President s Message. Penny Edwards

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Spring 2008 The Oregon State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association Oregon ENA 2008 President Penny Edwards (503) 561-1210 penny.edwards @salemhospital.

1 Spring 2008 The Oregon State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association Oregon ENA 2008 President Penny Edwards (503) President Elect Rhonda Wood (503) Treasurer Denice Scotland (503) Secretary Bill Light (503) Member at Large Cassie Richard (503) Newsletter Editor Laura M. Criddle (503) Or contact: President s Message Penny Edwards I hope all of you are enjoying the spring-like weather we are starting to have. Spring is a time for renewal and hopefully you will be able to join us at our Oregon ENA Summer Conference to renew and regenerate yourself. The conference will be held in beautiful Bend, Oregon on Thursday, June 26 ( ) and Friday, June 27 ( ). Topics to be presented include Triad of Trauma: Hypovolemia, Acidosis and Hypothermia, ED Overcrowding, If I Only Had a Brain!, and To Belt or Not to Belt? That is the Question. Our nationally-known presenters include Jeff Solheim, Laura Criddle and Trauma Surgeon Nicole VanDerHeyden. Each Oregon ENA member will receive (in the mail) a postcard coupon that is good for $50 off the cost of conference registration. Brochures have been sent to all of the emergency departments in Oregon and South Washington, Northern California, and Idaho. We hope you will take this opportunity to network with your colleagues from other emergency departments and critical care units. Contents Continued on page 2 President s Message 1-3 Photos from the Honolulu Leadership Challenge, New! Online OHSU Blood Alcohol Level Reporting Form 4-5 General Assembly Delegate Application 6 Pictures from Recent Oregon ENA State Council Meetings 7 OR ENA Summer Conference in Bend! 8-9

2 President s Message Continued from page 1 Recently, the State Council executive board had the opportunity to attend the Annual Leadership conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. I have to say, that it was nice to spend four days in a place that was warmer, sunnier, and drier than Oregon. Each of us attended sessions from early morning til evening to help us learn to better serve you, the member. Each of us also had the opportunity to attend sessions that looked at some of the tough issues facing our profession including ED overcrowding, mental health patients in the ED, and patient safety. There are no easy solutions to any of these issues; however it was good to be able to hear what others are trying and what approaches our national association is championing. As I write this message, we are starting to look for delegates to represent all of the ENA members in Oregon at the General Assembly Meeting in Minneapolis in September. Last year we had 10 delegates from our Remember: ENA 2009 Leadership Challenge Reno, Nevada March 4-7 state the highest number of delegates we have ever had. In this issue of the newsletter, you will find the delegate application form. Delegates are chosen based on a point system that looks at a lot of different aspects of being a professional nurse. The delegates chosen will receive reimbursement for their flight and for two night s hotel to attend the General Assembly. I really encourage all active members to think about applying. With this financial assistance, many delegates choose to stay for the ENA Scientific Assembly, which offers multiple sessions that look at a variety of clinical issues. Having attended multiple Scientific Assemblies in the past, I can tell you that the quality of speakers has been phenomenal and the opportunities for networking with colleagues from around the world are amazing. Please think about applying to be a delegate and take the time to apply. If you have any questions about what it means to be a delegate, please feel free to contact me at penny.edwards@salemhospital.org or at and I would be happy to talk to you about this great opportunity. 2

President s Message Continued from page 2 Two of the best sessions that I attend at the Honolulu Leadership Challenge were the opening and keynote sessions.

Erik s message was that, in order to proceed and grow as leaders in health care, we have to have a clear vision of purpose and commitment if we hope to achieve excellence.

3 President s Message Continued from page 2 Two of the best sessions that I attend at the Honolulu Leadership Challenge were the opening and keynote sessions. The opening session was called The Art of Leadership and it was presented by artist Erik Wahl. Erik s message was that, in order to proceed and grow as leaders in health care, we have to have a clear vision of purpose and commitment if we hope to achieve excellence. As he talked about visions, Erik would put on a song, and by the end of the song, he had created a painting. Our keynote speaker was Gladys Muoro, who has spent 30 years at the American University in Beirut. Gladys was truly one of the most inspirational nurses I have ever heard. Through the last 30 years Gladys has lived and worked in a country torn apart by constant war. At the beginning of her speech, Gladys noted that on the night of her arrival it took her a few moments to realize that it was not automatic gunfire that she was hearing, which is a nightly experience in Beirut, but fireworks. One can only imagine living and running a hospital while bombs are going off all around you. Yet through all of this, Gladys has worked with her dedicated nursing staff to achieve their JCAHO accreditation and they have just had their application for Magnet status approved. Gladys is an inspirational woman and a truly amazing nurse. Penny Edwards ENA Leadership Challenge Honolulu, Hawaii 3

4 OHSU Goes Live With Blood Alcohol Level Reporting Did you know that reporting the blood alcohol level of intoxicated motorist is MANDATORY in Oregon? Like all conditions that require mandatory reporting, the reporter (YOU!) are protected from any potential legal consequences of reporting. Notifying the Oregon State Police of an intoxicated driver is NOT a HI- PAA violation, it s the law! Thanks to the efforts of many dedicated people particular Oregon ENA member Carol Bonnono RN CEN, Dr. Dan Handel, Oregon State Police Sergeant Plummer and Lieutenant Rentz the Oregon Health & Science University emergency department is ready to "go live" with a brand new, online form to facilitate reporting drivers BACs to OSP. Check our the interactive reporting screens. How is YOUR facility handling the mandatory reporting requirement? Emergiscope 4

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6 ENA Delegate Point Selection System This is the tool used by the Oregon ENA to select delegates for the 2007 General Assembly. Only include information for the period from June 1, 2007 to May 31, Documentation MUST be provided to verify all points. Attendance at the September, 2008 Oregon State Council meeting is strongly encouraged for all selected delegates. Applications must be received by June 10, ITEM/POINTS (Circle if applicable or fill in the blank) State or Chapter Officer:...25 President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer...10 Oregon State Council or Chapter Committee chair...20 Committee member...10 National Office or Committee Chair Member...20 Current CEN (include copy of card) Current TNCC or ENPC (include copy of cards) Provider:15 points each; max 30 points Instructor: 20 points each; max 40 points Provide emergency nursing education (Other than TNCC or ENPC. 5 points for each 1 hr. teaching episode, Max 20 points)... Recruitment of new ENA member (1 point per person, Max 10 points)... Oregon ENA Involvement: (5 points per item, Max 20 points) e.g. Newsletter article, State Council/Chapter meetings attendance)... Research in emergency nursing Published Emergency Care Article, Book, Chapter, or Software 20 points per item, Max. 60 points... Emergency Nursing Continuing Education Attendance (Excluding TNCC/ENPC) 1 point per contact hour, Max 30 points... Special Projects Related to Emergency Nursing or Injury Prevention Please describe your project. Points will be assigned by the OR ENA State President Total Points... NAME ADDRESS PHONE (home) (work) SOCIAL SECURITY # (needed to provide reimbursement for expenses) Mail completed application to: Penny Edwards, 4957 Tradewind Ave. N., Keizer, OR

7 Pictures from Recent Oregon ENA State Council Meetings 7

8 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This multi-topic program is designed for health professionals who are involved in the care of the acute and critically ill or injured patient. GENERAL INFORMATION: Thursday, June 26, :00 pm to 5:00 pm and Friday, June 27, :30 am to 5:00 pm St. Charles Medical Center Mail check and registration to: Rhonda Wood Oak Rd NW Salem, OR FEES: Participant Fee $ ENA Members w/$50 coupon $ Pre-registration and advanced payment are required. CONTACT HOURS: The Oregon Emergency Nurses Association is recognized as an approver and provider of continuing education in nursing. Oregon ENA is a provider approved by the California board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP9262 for 11.0 contact hours. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation notice is required for refund by June 15, There will be a $25.00 cancellation fee. Substitutions are encouraged. To cancel your registration leave message with: Rhonda Wood at AGENDA: Thursday, June 26, :00 pm 12:45 pm Registration 12:45 pm 1:00 pm Opening Address 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Trauma Triad of Death Jeff Solheim, RN 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Pediatric Topic Speaker to be announced 3:30 pm 3:45 pm Break 3:45 pm 5:00 pm Death by Poison: 101 Bizarre Ways to Go Laura Criddle, RN ED Overcrowding JoAnn Lazarus, RN Friday, June 27, :30 am 8:00 am Continental Breakfast Provided 8:00 am 9:15 am ABCs of Burns Kristin Baldwin, RN Heart of Nursing JoAnn Lazarus, RN 9:15 am 10:30 am Weekend and Nights Can Be Shifty: Minimizing the Impact of Shift Work- Jeff Solheim, RN RSI: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now Holly Love, RN 10:30 am 10:45 am Break 10:45 am 11:45 am Gallons or Pints? New Concepts in Massive Transfusion Nicole VanDerHeyden, MD 11:45 am 12:45 pm Box Lunch Provided 12:45 pm 2:00 pm Ride the Waves of Capnography Kevin Henson, EMT-P To Belt or Not to Belt That is the Question Nicole VanDerHeyden, MD 2:00 PM 2:15 PM Break 2:15 pm 3:30 pm Dementia versus Delirium Paul Geiger, MD 3:30 pm 3:45 pm Break 3:45 pm 5:00 pm If I Only Had a Brain! Laura Criddle, RN FEATURED SPEAKERS: Laura Criddle, RN Clinical Nurse Specialist Premier Jets/Lifeguard Air Ambulance JoAnn Lazarus, RN Blue Jay Consultants Nicole VanDerHeyden, MD Trauma Director Salem Hospital Jeff Solheim, RN Consultant/Educator Solheim Enterprises Kristin Baldwin, RN Education and Outreach Coordinator Oregon Burn Center Kevin Henson, EMT-P Chief Marion County Fire District #1 Holly Love, RN Chief Flight Nurse Air Life, Bend, Oregon Paul Geiger, MD Sponsored by Eli Lilly HOTEL INFORMATION: Indicate that you are attending a conference at St. Charles Medical Center - Comfort Inn ($79.99/night) - Hampton Inn / Best Western ($89/Single or $99/Double) - Ameritel ($119.75/night-Corporate Rate) No Host Get Together on Thursday Evening, June 26 th for all participants. Details to be announced at the conference. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the conference. Come and join us for a fun and enlightening time.

Oregon Emergency Nurses Association presents: Reaching the Peak Timely Topics for Timely Topics for Emergency & Critical Care Nurses 2008 Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2008 St Charles

9 Oregon Emergency Nurses Association presents: Reaching the Peak Timely Topics for Timely Topics for Emergency & Critical Care Nurses 2008 Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2008 St Charles Medical Center 2500 NE Neff Road Bend, Oregon Pre-registration is Required Oregon Emergency Nurses Conference 2008 Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27, 2008 Return registration form to: Rhonda Wood Fee: Participants $ Oak Rd NW; Salem, Oregon ENA Members w/$50 coupon $ NAME POSITION EMPLOYER HOME ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP PHONE (work) (home) RN LIC# (required) All Checks Will Be Deposited Prior To The Conference.

President s Message Bill Light

President s Message Bill Light Summer 2010 The Oregon State Council of the Emergency Nurses Association Oregon ENA 2010 President Bill Light (503) 463-6321 bill@billandbrian.net 2011 President-Elect Jeff Solheim (503)-569-0874 jeff@solheimenterprises.com